Boat and boat drivers committed more than 50 violations in 2026

Water abhors carelessness. Since the beginning of the year, 12 accidents have occurred on the reservoirs of Khakassia - 12 people were killed, including two children. State inspectors found 51 violations of the rules of operation of small vessels.

“During the high season, rivers and reservoirs become crowded. Especially dense in the upper reaches of Abakan and on the Sayano-Shushensky reservoir. This increases the risk of collisions and raids on floating objects, the regional Emergencies Ministry said.

Many boatmasters do not know the rules of navigation. Specialists of the department reminded the main:

when meeting, diverge from the left sides, each goes to the right;

overtaking only on the left side - overtaken always reduces speed;

- motor vessels are inferior to non-motor vessels;

- do not stop and anchor within the channel;

- it is forbidden to go to the channel in visibility less than a kilometer;

overtaking is possible only after confirmation of consent by communication and light signals;

- it is absolutely impossible to sit at the helm of a drunken person;

everyone on board should be wearing life jackets.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations noted that the rules on the water are similar to the rules of the road. Everyone should be attentive, but respect others.